Historical Events
- 31st NFL Chicago College All-Star Game: Chicago 28, All-Stars 17 - 65,000 at Soldier Field
- Turkey begins air attack on Greek Cypriots
Event of Interest
US Congress approves Gulf of Tonkin resolution granting US President Lyndon Johnson authority to assist any Southeast Asian facing "communist aggression"; he uses it to openly bring US into Vietnam conflict
Famous Birthdays
- John Birmingham, Australian author, born in Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Michael Weishan, American TV host, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About August 7, 1964
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
#1 Song: Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann
